Anyone know of a great girly beach read ?

[blissfulbride]

im going to mexico and need a good book

thanks

 

[oobiecoo]

I have this book called "The Beach Book" and its actually waterproof and full of short stories. Its not really "girly" but its kinda nice to have if you KNOW you''ll be getting wet but still want to read.

 

[diamondfan]

There is a new book out by Lauren Weisberger who wrote The Devil Wears Prada...Chasing Harry Winston I think it is called?

 

[blissfulbride]

diamond fan ! i was going to get it but its like 25 bucks and hard cover. lol
I did get the other one and just started it. its called everyone worth knowing. pretty good so far !

 

[MichelleCarmen]

I answered this in the library forum too, but what about "bridget jones'' diary?" You''ve probably read it, but if not, it''s a great light, funny read.

 

[blissfulbride]

briget jones i never thought of thanks !

 

[butterfly 17]

"The other boleyn girl" by Phillippa Gregory (?sp) is pretty good.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Do I ever. Chick lit is my favorite! Love anything by Meg Cabot, Jane Green, Jennifer Wiener, Emily Griffin....

 

[amcgookin]

As mentioned above Emily Giffin has a great 2 book series that is light and perfect for a vacation:

1. Something Borrowed
2. Something Blue

They are both available in paperback and I have found a ton of them at my local library in the used book section

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Date: 6/18/2008 2:45:26 PM
Author: SanDiegoLady

Date: 6/18/2008 2:41:38 PM
Author: butterfly 17
'The other boleyn girl' by Phillippa Gregory (?sp) is pretty good.

That was such a long read... !!! lol She has a few books like that.

Yep, it is a VERY long 672 pages!!! I read up on king henry VII after reading the book and discovered Gregory improvised on many historical parts and some of it was made up! Seemed strange as the non-fiction book I read was one of Gregory's sources. Maybe she didn't read it too closely.

 

[sumbride]

I really enjoyed The Last Time I was Me by Cathy Lamb. It''s fluffy but a great and funny story!

 

[diamondfan]

Blissful, I just stocked up on a ton of new books for the summer.

I also love Emily Griffin, get Something Borrowed and Something Blue, read them together. Then get Babyproof. Also anything by Jennifer Weiner is great too and there should be paperbacks of all but the newest.

 

[fleur-de-lis]

It''s a few years old, but if you haven''t already read it, the original "Confessions of a Shopaholic" by Sophie Kinsella is one of those joyously excellent chick-lit books that''ll put either a smile or a smirk across your face the entire time you read it!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Date: 6/18/2008 11:07:14 PM
Author: diamondfan
Blissful, I just stocked up on a ton of new books for the summer.


I also love Emily Griffin, get Something Borrowed and Something Blue, read them together. Then get Babyproof. Also anything by Jennifer Weiner is great too and there should be paperbacks of all but the newest.

Yes, read them in order. I can''t wait for her new book.

DF, have you read Meg Cabot? I think you would love her!

 

[diamondfan]

I have a couple of her books. I cannot wait to read them. The new Emily Griffin is good. Just finished it about a week or so ago. I love to read so I am always on the hunt for new authors.

 

[Lorelei]

Vintage Jackie Collins are always good, such as...

Lucky
Chances
Hollywood Wives
Hollywood Husbands
Lady Boss
Lovers and Gamblers

 

[butterfly 17]

Date: 6/19/2008 12:26:35 AM
Author: SanDiegoLady

Date: 6/18/2008 10:24:48 PM
Author: MC

Date: 6/18/2008 2:45:26 PM
Author: SanDiegoLady

Date: 6/18/2008 2:41:38 PM
Author: butterfly 17
''The other boleyn girl'' by Phillippa Gregory (?sp) is pretty good.

That was such a long read... !!! lol She has a few books like that.

Yep, it is a VERY long 672 pages!!! I read up on king henry VII after reading the book and discovered Gregory improvised on many historical parts and some of it was made up! Seemed strange as the non-fiction book I read was one of Gregory''s sources. Maybe she didn''t read it too closely.

It got a little monotonous in several areas, I wanted to go see the movie with Kay but we never did and argh- now its out on dvd.. It was interesting though.. and I did like how the ending was.. Love the history.

Ha, ha, yes, it was a long book, but I did manage to read it in a week, a miracle for me since I am always too busy to read what with the kids and all.

I don''t mind too much about Gregory improvising on some of the parts though. It''s not like the other books mentioned here are not improvised/made up as well. Plus, I would imagine that she would have to have made up some of the book, since it did occur so long ago, it''s not like anyone was alive back then to let us know what really happened!

I enjoyed it and we had a time when five of us at work where lugging around the same book at the same time.

The movie was not that great though and while I did start watching it, I wound up not finishing it.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Date: 6/19/2008 4:16:49 PM
Author: diamondfan
I have a couple of her books. I cannot wait to read them. The new Emily Griffin is good. Just finished it about a week or so ago. I love to read so I am always on the hunt for new authors.

Let me know what you think. I love her "Size 12 is not fat" series. There are 3 books so far in that one. She has one book where there is no speaking. It is told with e-mails/texts/letters. I really liked it. I forgot the title though. I could find out for you. Also Jane Green is one of my favorites. "Jemima J" is so good!

 

[Fancy605]

Bergdorf Blondes by Plum Sykes. It is a pretty entertaining, easy to read book. It''s about the silly concerns of a pair of socialites who decide that a fiance is the latest fashion accessory. It''s good for something lighthearted and funny.

 

[ringabling]

Lipstick Jungle if you haven''t read it yet!

 

[diamondfan]

I love Plum Sykes and Candace Bushnell. Definitely beach material light and fluffy!!!

 

[Rosebud8506]

"Love the One You''re With" is the new one by Emily Giffin - and agree with others on here that hers are a great beach/vacation read.

I am glad the Harry Winston one was mentioned here, I was going to pick that one up.... will have to get around to doing that maybe this week! Thanks.